Dalvin Cook hasn't played a snap yet, which is very understandable for being a preseason game. But he has proven to be a heck of a back. Minnesota knows it needs guys that can catch the ball and hopefully block as well as run the ball.. I was encouraged in the last 3 quarters with Ty Chandler and Kene Nwangwu in the first preseason game. I know it is only one game but gave me reason to be somewhat encouraged.
Chandler has all the tools to be an every down back.. He has good balance and acceleration to the hole... Seems to have good vision and can catch the ball(saw it in college). Nwangwu is a 'home run' hitter who is very fast... Both can return kicks which is important, as well. Liked that for the most part, both did not go down on the initial hits against the Raiders.
TO me, Minnesota is preparing for the departure of Alexander Mattison, eventually.. His contract is going to be up and he wants a starting spot. Dont think that will be with the Vikings unless there is injury though I agree he is very talented. Chandler can do many of the same things. I think if Minnesota could find a team with a solid center to trade, I would trade Mattison and Bradbury for whoever that center would be from elsewhere.
Chandler has all the tools to be an every down back.. He has good balance and acceleration to the hole... Seems to have good vision and can catch the ball(saw it in college). Nwangwu is a 'home run' hitter who is very fast... Both can return kicks which is important, as well. Liked that for the most part, both did not go down on the initial hits against the Raiders.
TO me, Minnesota is preparing for the departure of Alexander Mattison, eventually.. His contract is going to be up and he wants a starting spot. Dont think that will be with the Vikings unless there is injury though I agree he is very talented. Chandler can do many of the same things. I think if Minnesota could find a team with a solid center to trade, I would trade Mattison and Bradbury for whoever that center would be from elsewhere.
